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SplashMtnCrew · 01-31-2013, 03:48 PM

If Disney was trying to have buses that look like all other motorcoaches, then they achieved their goal

. DS and I don't really like them, they seem to lack that Disney sparkle, JMO.

DizCaptain · 01-31-2013, 04:49 PM

I really liked the zany look the buses had. This new style is more bland than my college's transit buses... I mean its cool and all, but I prefer the style we have now. I wish they'd just buy an all new fleet with this change though, because I'm willing to bet that the inside will remain the same, and if anything that could use a re-doing.

Buckeye218 · 01-31-2013, 08:15 PM

Scarlet and Gray - - fantastic choice!!!

Go Bucks!!

umichigan10 · 01-31-2013, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Buckeye218

Scarlet and Gray - - fantastic choice!!!

Go Bucks!!

Well I did like the new paint scheme until this angle was brought to my attention

a1tinkfans · 01-31-2013, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Topper

It's a bus. As long as it takes me from point A to point B in a timely fashion, I don't care what colors they paint them.

I happen to really like that Retro look.

But, its not very disney'esque...when I think disney I think Primary bright colors..like Goofy

Polydweller · 01-31-2013, 10:12 PM

I like the change. One thing not mentioned in this thread is that the paint a supposed to be more reflective making the busses safer at night.

savwiley1 · 01-31-2013, 11:19 PM

I don't like it at all; very dull looking but I would be interested to see how the new uniforms go with this new style. Can anyone post a pic of the new uniforms, please. Thanks!

Original19 · 02-01-2013, 09:01 AM

I, for one, like the new busses. Too many bright colors and character silhouettes plastered all over make it look tacky.

disneyworld1977 · 02-01-2013, 01:27 PM

I see both points of view. How about we keep the new colors, get a Mickey Silhouette that way its still "Disney" but not overly done AND the big one....get matching monorails, like the classic , retro style one shown on the other post? I think that would be cool!

YoHo · 02-01-2013, 03:07 PM

I wonder if Iger had a viewing stand built and had multiple busses in different paint schemes driven by him while he chose which he liked?

That's what Eisner did.

They're the WDW busses. They aren't the monorails or some other good transportation option. They should be as unseeable as possible so we're not reminded of them.

DRDISNEYMD · 02-01-2013, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Q-man

Kind of early 60s retro. Classic red, white, and black Mickey colors.

~Thanks for posting this! At first glance, I hated the bus, but now I see how it's all tied together with the history of the monorail, so I'm just indifferent to it! I hope they complete the look by painting the monorails, too! When I think of Florida, I like to think of sunshine & tropical colors. I guess that's too cliche' lol, because the new colors are in stark contrast of that notion, which is probably the point.

DIS-OH · 02-01-2013, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Buckeye218

Scarlet and Gray - - fantastic choice!!!

Go Bucks!!

My thoughts exactly!

michelleiada · 02-03-2013, 02:41 PM

I agree with the posters who say its not "Disney". Needs something...it's rather boring IMHO. The old way was very Disney.

N365PA · 02-04-2013, 05:22 PM

We could go back to this! I remember when the current busses were coming out. They looked awesome compared to the old reddish stripe.

Clint

RoutemanDan · 02-04-2013, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by DizCaptain

I really liked the zany look the buses had...

What is "zany" about that?

01-31-2013, 03:48 PM	#16
SplashMtnCrew DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: 386 miles from the Mouse Posts: 1,192	If Disney was trying to have buses that look like all other motorcoaches, then they achieved their goal . DS and I don't really like them, they seem to lack that Disney sparkle, JMO. __________________ Dad Mom DS Dog Disneyland: 1985, 1990, 1999 Walt Disney World:Offsite 8/2003, 12/2003, 3/2005, POR 3/2006, WL 1/2007 & 1/2008, CSR 11/2008, Poly~ Club Level 1/2009, POFQ 5/2010 & 10/2010, POP Century 10/2011 UPCOMING: CBR February 2013

01-31-2013, 04:49 PM	#17
DizCaptain °o° Disney Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 567	I really liked the zany look the buses had. This new style is more bland than my college's transit buses... I mean its cool and all, but I prefer the style we have now. I wish they'd just buy an all new fleet with this change though, because I'm willing to bet that the inside will remain the same, and if anything that could use a re-doing. __________________ Dan "Laughter is America's most important export." -Walt Disney

01-31-2013, 08:15 PM	#18
Buckeye218 DVC Member since 2004 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Longwood, FL Posts: 247	Scarlet and Gray - - fantastic choice!!! Go Bucks!! __________________ Buckeye218 DVC Owner - Old Key West Dis Dads Club Member #85 Disney Fantasy 7 Night Eastern April 2013 Disney Magic 7 Night Eastern September 2006 Disney Fantasy 7 Night Western June 2012 Disney Wonder 4 Night October 2005 Disney Magic 7 Night Eastern March 2008 Disney Magic 7 Night Western October 2004

01-31-2013, 10:12 PM	#21
Polydweller DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,199	I like the change. One thing not mentioned in this thread is that the paint a supposed to be more reflective making the busses safer at night. __________________ 21 years staying at the Polynesian! Next Trip: Oct 2013 Polynesian

02-01-2013, 09:01 AM	#23
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01-31-2013, 11:19 PM	#22
savwiley1 Earning My Ears Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 19	I don't like it at all; very dull looking but I would be interested to see how the new uniforms go with this new style. Can anyone post a pic of the new uniforms, please. Thanks!

02-01-2013, 01:27 PM	#24
disneyworld1977 Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: 988 miles away from WDW (TOO FAR!) Posts: 287	I see both points of view. How about we keep the new colors, get a Mickey Silhouette that way its still "Disney" but not overly done AND the big one....get matching monorails, like the classic , retro style one shown on the other post? I think that would be cool! __________________ DL Offsite - 2000, 2003, 2005, 2011, SEPT 2013!! *WDW* Offsite - 80's , 90's POP CENTURY - 2004, 2009 CORONADO SPRINGS - 2008 PORT ORLEANS (Riverside) - 2011 ALL STAR MOVIES - 2012 ME DW The rest of the family that may be going to DL

02-01-2013, 03:07 PM	#25
YoHo If you have any poo to fling, now is the time. Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Roseville, Ca. Posts: 3,944	I wonder if Iger had a viewing stand built and had multiple busses in different paint schemes driven by him while he chose which he liked? That's what Eisner did. They're the WDW busses. They aren't the monorails or some other good transportation option. They should be as unseeable as possible so we're not reminded of them. __________________ YoHo, YoHo a Pirates life for me. Critical thinking about Disney at www.july171955.com "That's why I love Walt Disney. It costs $100,000 to build a spire you didn't need. The secret of Disney is doing things you don't need and doing them well and then you realize you needed them all along." - Ray Bradbury

02-03-2013, 02:41 PM	#28
michelleiada DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,414	I agree with the posters who say its not "Disney". Needs something...it's rather boring IMHO. The old way was very Disney. __________________ Michelle 1988 offsite, 1990 offsite, 2001 offsite, 2007 WDW Swan, 2009 Beach Club Villas, 2011 Beach Club Villas, 2012 Bonnet Creek for AAU Basketball Nationals, 2012 Port Orleans Riverside 2012 BECAME DVC MEMBER AT BCV!

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